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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Scott County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public high schools serving 8,893 students in Scott County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MN are New Prague Senior High School, Jordan High School and Prior Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Scott County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prior Lake High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Prague Senior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
221 12th St Ne
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Jordan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 492-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Prior Lake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7575 150th St W
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Shakopee High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 17th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5152
Gr: 9-12 | 2,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Tokata Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Swmetro Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0840
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Credit Recovery
Alternative School
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 567-8050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Jordan Credit Recovery
Alternative School
500 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Online
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-shakopee
Alternative School
1010 W 6th Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Prague Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
New Prague Summer Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sabers Online High School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
Special Education School
800 8th St Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Credit Recovery
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8050
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions
Special Education School
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 11-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca-transitions
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8117
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro288 Elevate Online
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8027
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Tokata Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MN include New Prague Senior High School, Jordan High School and Prior Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
32 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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